无溶剂条件下新型功能离子液体催化活性亚甲基化合物与查尔酮的Michael加成研究

以基于DBU(1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene)的新型功能离子液体[DBU][Ac],[DBU][Lac],[DBU][Tfa],[DBU][n-Pr]和[DBU][n-Bu]为催化剂,研究了无溶剂条件下活性亚甲基化合物与查尔酮的Michael加成反应.反应时间短、收率高、后处理简单、离子液体重复使用6次而活性未发现明显下降.     

Nucleophilic behavior of DBU in a conjugate addition reaction

Reaction of DBU with a diarylpyrone results in 1,4 addition of the DBU and subsequent fragmentation of the DBU moiety into an aminopropyl caprolactam. Incorporation of the fragmented DBU into the diarylpyridone is postulated to occur by an addition/elimination pathway.     

Nucleophilicities and carbon basicities of DBU and DBN

The nucleophilicity and Lewis basicity of DBU and DBN toward C(sp(2)) centers have been measured: nucleophilicities increase in the series DMAP < DBU < DBN < DABCO while Lewis basicities are DABCO < DMAP < DBU < DBN.     

Is CO2 fixation promoted through the formation of DBU bicarbonate salt?

The bicyclic amidines, 1,8‐diazabicyclo [5.4.0]undec‐7‐ene (DBU) and 1,5‐diazabicyclo[4.3.0] non‐5‐ene (DBN), were used for the chemical fixation of carbon dioxide. The promotion for CO₂ fixation is often reported through the formation of a thermally unstable DBU or DBN bicarbonate salt. To examine the effects of the DBU or DBN bicarbonate salt, reactions of 2‐aminobenzonitrile with the DBU salt or DBN salt in dimethylformamide (DMF) were performed at 20°C for 24 h in argon or carbon dioxide (0.1 MPa). However, in all the cases, 1H‐quinazoline‐2,4‐dione was not obtained completely. In contrast with room temperature reactions, 2‐aminobenzonitriles and DBU bicarbonate salt in DMF reacted for 4 h under high temperature (80°C) and CO₂ atmosphere (0.1 MPa) gave 1H‐quinazoline‐2,4‐diones in good to excellent yields. At high‐temperature conditions, DBU bicarbonate salt is decomposed to DBU and carbon dioxide. Also, the carbonylation of 2‐aminobenzonitrile using DBU and carbon dioxide afforded 1H‐quinazoline‐2,4‐dione in good yields under similar reaction conditions. These results suggest that the combination of DBU or DBN as a strong base and carbon dioxide is much more important than the in situ formation of DBU or DBN bicarbonate salt for the acceleration of CO₂ fixation. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 23:276–280, 2012; View this article online at wileyonlinelibrary.com . DOI 10.1002/hc.21014     

[DBU‐H]+ and H2o as effective catalyst form for 2,3‐dihydropyrido[2,3‐d]pyrimidin‐4(1H)‐ones: A DFT Study

DFT investigations are carried out to explore the effective catalyst forms of DBU and H₂O and the mechanism for the formation of 2,3‐dihydropyrido[2,3‐d]‐pyrimidin‐4(1H)‐ones. Three main pathways are disclosed under unassisted, water‐catalyzed, DBU and water cocatalyzed conditions, which involves concerted nucleophilic addition and H‐transfer, concerted intramolecular cyclization and H‐transfer, and Dimroth rearrangement to form the product. The results indicated that the DBU and water cocatalyzed pathway is the most favored one as compared to the rest two pathways. The water donates one H to DBU and accepts H from 2‐amino‐nicotinonitrile ( 1 ), forming [DBU‐H]⁺‐H₂O as effective catalyst form in the proton migration transition state rather than [DBU‐H]⁺‐OH^?. The hydrogen bond between [DBU‐H]⁺···H₂O··· 1 ^? decreases the activation barrier of the rate‐determining step. Our calculated results open a new insight for the green catalyst model of DBU‐H₂O. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Structural evidence of the formation of ZnPc-DBU complex during recrystallisation of commercially available ZnPc dye

Recrystallisation of commercially available ZnPc dye in a liquid 2-cyanopyridine or 4-cyanopyridine leads to formation of well developed parallelepipedal violet single crystals with the same composition in both cases. A combination of X-ray single crystal analysis and NMR spectroscopy together with an elemental analysis enable to identify the composition and the structure of the obtained ZnPc-DBU crystals (where DBU is 1,8-diazabicyclo[4.5.0]undec-7-ene). The commercially available ZnPc dye contains DBU as impurity, since DBU is usually used as a strong base in the synthesis of phthalocyanines, and therefore recrystallisation in 2- or 4-cyanopyridine as weaker bases leads to formation of ZnPc-DBU crystals. The ZnPc-DBU crystallizes in the centrosymmetric space group P2₁/c of the monoclinic system with four molecules per unit cell. The Zn center is equatorially coordinated by four isoindole N atom of phthalocyaninato macrocycle and by the N atom of DBU ligand in an axial position. Thus the ZnPc unit of the ZnPc-DBU molecule adopts a saucer shape form. The ZnPc-DBU compound exhibits better solubility than the parent ZnPc compound due to the steric hindrance of the axial DBU ligand that lowers the aggregation in solution. The electronic spectra in DBU and cyclohexane solutions exhibit the B and Q bands typical of the phthalocyaninate(2-) macrocycle. The bands are blue shifted in cyclohexane solution in relation to DBU solution.     

Preparation and characterization of 6-substituted 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene

The lithium 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-6-ide ( 1 ) prepared from 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) and n-butyllithium reacts with alkyl halides and carbonyl compounds such as benzophenone, acetophenone, and benzaldehyde to give 6-substituted DBU derivatives in good yields. The reaction behavior of 6-substi-tuted DBU was also investigated.     

The reaction of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) with carbon dioxide

Amidines have been reported to react with CO(2) to form a stable and isolable zwitterionic adduct but previous studies were performed in the presence of at least some water. However, spectroscopy of the reaction between DBU and CO(2) detects the rapid formation of the bicarbonate salt of DBU when wet DBU is exposed to CO(2) and does not indicate that an isolable zwitterionic adduct between DBU and CO(2) forms either in the presence or the absence of water.     

A rapid and direct access to symmetrical/unsymmetrical 3,4-diarylmaleimides and pyrrolin-2-ones

1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7ene (DBU) facilitated the oxidative cyclization of phenacyl amide in the presence of atmospheric oxygen under environmentally friendly conditions. The reaction has been studied under various conditions and a plausible mechanism is proposed. This ‘green’ reaction proceeds via intramolecular ring closure of the amide followed by subsequent reaction with molecular oxygen where DBU played a crucial role. A variety of phenacyl amides were treated with DBU in acetonitrile under an oxygen atmosphere to give the symmetrical/unsymmetrical 3,4-diarylsubstituted maleimides in good yields. Corresponding pyrrolin-2-ones however, were obtained in good to excellent yields when K₂CO₃ was used in place of DBU affording a practical synthesis of these compounds of potential biological interest.     

Solvent-free Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction using DBU

The solvent-free Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction with a variety of aldehydes using 1.5 equiv of DBU gave E-α,β-unsaturated esters and ketones in high yields. The E-selectivity was high and the used DBU was recovered.     

Unerwartete Reduktion von [Cp*TaCl4(PH2R)] (R = But,Cy, Ad,Ph, 2,4,6‐Me3C6H2; Cp* = C5Me5) durch Reaktion mit DBU – Molekülstruktur von [(DBU)H][Cp*TaCl4] (DBU = 1,8‐Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec‐7‐en)

Unexpected Reduction of [Cp*TaCl₄(PH₂R)] (R = Bu^t, Cy, Ad, Ph, 2,4,6‐Me₃C₆H₂; Cp* = C₅Me₅) by Reaction with DBU – Molecular Structure of [(DBU)H][Cp*TaCl₄] (DBU = 1,8‐diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec‐7‐ene) [Cp*TaCl₄(PH₂R)] (R = Bu^t, Cy, Ad, Ph, 2,4,6‐Me₃C₆H₂ (Mes); Cp* = C₅Me₅) react with DBU in an internal redox reaction with formation of [(DBU)H][Cp*TaCl₄] ( 1 ) (DBU = 1,8‐diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec‐7‐ene) and the corresponding diphosphane (P₂H₂R₂) or decomposition products thereof. 1 was characterised spectroscopically and by crystal structure determination. In the solid state, hydrogen bonding between the (DBU)H cation and one chloro ligand of the anion is observed.     

Mechanistic insights on DBU catalyzed β‐amination of nbs to chalcone driving by water: Multiple roles of water

DFT calculations were conducted to pursue deeper understandings on the mechanism and the explicit role of trace water in the DBU‐catalyzed β‐amination of NBS to chalcone. Being different from previously proposed by Liang et al., a cooperative participation of both DBU and water is noticed in the preferred mechanism. The preferential mechanistic scenario assisted by water undergoes three major steps: the formation of succinimide and HBrO, concerted nucleophilic addition and H‐shift, and keto‐enol tautomerization. Moreover, we found that DBU‐HBrO is unnecessary in the third step and three‐water‐cluster assisted keto‐enol tautomerization is the most advantageous case. It is further noted that the catalytic position of the third water molecule and the proton shift orientation to some extent affect step 3 via O···H O and O H···π interactions, which is confirmed by AIM analysis. The computational results suggest that water molecules play pivotal roles as reactant, catalyst, and stabilizer to promote the reaction of chalcone and NBS. The origin of the more stable transition state structure in the rate‐determining step of DBU‐water catalyzed mechanism is ascribed to noncovalent interactions, halogen bond, and electrostatic interactions than DBU only ones. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Nucleophilic Ring-Opening of Benzoxazinones by DBU: Some Observations

This communication demonstrates the formation of an unusual nucleophilic ring opening of benzoxazinones by 1,8-diazabicycloundec-7-ene (DBU). This observation contradicts the intrinsic feature of a hindered nonnucleophilic base like DBU. Confirmation of the product was achieved via single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies.     

Nucleophilic catalysis with 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) for the esterification of carboxylic acids with dimethyl carbonate

1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) is an effective nucleophilic catalyst for carboxylic acid esterification with dimethyl carbonate (DMC). The reaction pathway of this new class of nucleophilic catalysis has been studied. A plausible, multistep mechanism is proposed, which involves an initial N-acylation of DBU with DMC to form a carbamate intermediate. Subsequent O-alkylation of the carboxylate with this intermediate generates the corresponding methyl ester in excellent yield. In the absence of DBU or in the presence of other bases, such as ammonium hydroxide or N-methylmorpholine, the same reaction affords no desired product. This method is particularly valuable for the synthesis of methyl esters that contain acid-sensitive functionality.     

Phenyl α-bromovinyl sulfone in cycloadditions with azomethine ylides: an unexpected facile aromatization of the cycloadducts into pyrroles

Phenyl α-bromovinyl sulfone reacts with glycine ester Schiff bases regioselectively in the presence of catalytic amounts of AgOAc and DBU yielding polysubstituted pyrrolidine cycloadducts. Utilization of excess DBU induces subsequent facile aromatization of the cycloadducts and affords 5-arylpyrrole-2-carboxylic acid esters in 39-85% yields in a single step.     

Modified Julia fluoroolefination: selective preparation of fluoroalkenoates

The modified Julia olefination reaction has been applied to develop a stereoselective synthesis of fluoroalkenoate derivatives from a fluorobenzothiazolyl sulfone and aldehydes or a ketone. The olefination reaction can be achieved by using a variety of bases. DBU and DBU in the presence of MgBr2 were found to be the most efficient systems to prepare either (Z)- or (E)-alkenoates in moderate to excellent stereoselectivity.     

Synthesis of polymers in aqueous solutions: Esterification reaction of poly(methacrylic acid) with alkyl halides using DBU in aqueous solutions

A convenient esterification reaction of poly(methacrylic acid) (PMAA) with certain alkyl halides was performed using 1,8-diazabicyclo-[5.4.0]-7-undecene (DBU) as a base in aqueous solution or in water. The esterification reaction of PMAA with propargyl bromide (PB) proceeded very smoothly and quantitatively at 30°C to give corresponding poly(propargyl methacrylate), although the rate of the reaction decreased with increasing water. The reaction of PMAA with benzyl bromide, o-nitrobenzyl bromide, and p-nitrobenzyl bromide gave corresponding poly(methacrylic ester) using DBU under suitable reaction conditions in water. The esterification reactions of PMAA with PB were carried out using certain organic bases such as triethylamine, 4(N,N-dimethylamino)pyridine and pyridine. Inorganic bases such as sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, potassium carbonate, and potassium hydroxide were also tried under the same conditions as with DBU. However, the degrees of estrification with all these bases was much lower than that with DBU. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

From bifunctional nucleophilic behavior of DBU to a new heterocyclic fluorescent platform

[structure: see text] An unexpected discovery of a novel cyclocondensation reaction of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-8-ene (DBU) with activated 1,2-dichloro compounds is described. The 2-aminopyrrole skeleton is generated through the concomitant formation of new nitrogen-carbon and carbon-carbon bonds. A new pentacyclic derivative formed upon the reaction of 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline with DBU exhibits strong fluorescence both in solutions (Phi in hexane = 0.4) and in the solid state.     

Solid-phase synthesis of a cyclodepsipeptide: cotransin

The first solid-phase synthesis of cotransin--a cyclic depsipeptide having high pharmacological potential--was achieved, by a proper choice of coupling reagents and use of either TBAF or DBU for Fmoc removal to suppress the otherwise dominating, sequence-derived diketopiperazine formation. Starting the assembly from C-terminal lactic acid allowed fast and epimerization-free cyclization in solution. Novel conditions for orthogonal use of the Fmoc/Bsmoc-protection system were discovered, and an unexpected nucleophilic behavior of DBU was observed.     

Amino acids/superbases as eco-friendly catalyst system for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates under metal-free and halide-free conditions

An eco-friendly and efficient binary catalyst system of superbases and amino acids was developed for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from epoxides and CO₂ under metal-free and halide-free conditions. Among the various amino acids and superbases systems tested, the L-histidine/1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]-undec-7-ene (DBU) system achieved the highest conversion of propylene oxide and selectivity of propylene carbonate. The effect of various reaction parameters was evaluated. A possible catalyst mechanism for L-histidine synergized with DBU in the ring opening of epoxide and DBU introduced CO₂ activation. The process herein represents a green, simple, and cost-effective route for the chemical fixation of CO₂ into cyclic carbonates.